by Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Sports

by Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY Sports

Zack Greinke's decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a six-year, $147 million contract that makes him the highest-paid right-hander ever, is expected to unclog the free agent market and unleash a number of deals that hinged on his destination.

The Kansas City Royals-Tampa Bay Rays trade involving All-Star pitcher James Shields also lent some clarity to the landscape after last week's fairly uneventful winter meetings.

Here's a look at where things stand for some of the top remaining players on the market:

POSITION PLAYERS

Josh Hamilton

Teams interested: Rangers, Mariners, Phillies, Yankees

Market value: Four to five years, $100 to $125 million

Outlook: Hamilton's chances of returning to Texas dramatically increased once Greinke signed with the Dodgers and not the Rangers. Although Seattle will offer more, he likely will return to the comforts of Texas on a four-year, $100 million deal.

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Michael Bourn

Teams interested: Mariners, Rangers, Indians

Market value: 5 years, $90 million

Outlook: Pardon Bourn if he despises the Minnesota Twins, trading two of their center fielders to kill Bourn's market in Washington and Philadelphia. The Seattle Mariners appear to be the best fit, with the greatest need, but the Rangers could be interested if Hamilton doesn't return.

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Nick Swisher

Teams interested: Indians, Mariners, Red Sox, Rangers

Market value: Four to five years, $65 million to $80 million

Outlook: Swisher is a consistent, dynamic player whose energy alone can sell tickets. New Indians manager Terry Francona saw plenty of him in the AL East.

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A.J. Pierzynski

Teams interested: Yankees, Rangers, White Sox

Market value: One or two years, $11 million to $20 million

Outlook: Pierznyski has been an iron man behind the plate, ranking among the top three in games played among catchers every year since 2007. He also is coming off his finest offensive season with 27 homers and 77 RBI. Yet he turns 36 in three weeks. The White Sox can't afford him, the Yankees have the most need, but the Rangers might make the most sense, DHing on days he doesn't catch.

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Ichiro Suzuki

Teams interested: Yankees, Phillies, Indians

Market value: One year, $10 million to $13 million

Outlook: Suzuki could have made more money by simply staying put in Seattle. Yet he wanted to win and proved he's hardly done, hitting .322 with the Yankees. The Yankees need him and will gladly overpay, but only on a one-year deal.

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PITCHERS

Anibal Sanchez

Teams interested: Tigers, Rangers, Angels, Red Sox, Orioles, Dodgers

Market value: Five years, $82.5 million

Outlook: A deal of more than $80 million for a 48-51 career pitcher might seem preposterous, but with so many big-budget teams pursuing him, Sanchez is about to cash in and at least double his 2012 salary of $8 million.

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Kyle Lohse

Teams interested: Angels, Red Sox, Dodgers, Brewers, Orioles

Market value: Four years, $60 million

Outlook: Lohse finally found consistency over the last two years, after remaking himself into a groundball pitcher with outstanding command. Those skills age well, so he could well land a four-year contract even at 34.

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Rafael Soriano

Teams interested: Tigers, Red Sox, Angels, Blue Jays

Market value: One year, $15 million

Outlook: There aren't many teams willing to throw big money in multiyear deals to closers, but some that might feel they're just one player away from a championship â?? say, the Tigers â?? could make it worth his while to go for a one-year contract.

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Ryan Dempster

Teams interested: Red Sox, Brewers, Cubs

Market value: Three years, $32 million

Outlook: Dempster will be 36 in May and is looking to land a three-year contract, with suitors more interested in two years. Given the dearth of available quality starters, he figures to get his wish.

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Edwin Jackson

Teams interested: Padres, Angels, Red Sox, Tigers

Market value: Three years, $40 million

Outlook: Jackson's live arm draws more interest than his results, which tend to be inconsistent at best. But he's only 29 and has averaged 203 innings pitched over the last four years, an appealing combination.